PPA & PPD

Postpartum anxiety and postpartum depression are more common than people think.  I never in a million years thought I would end up with both.  Join me as I share my struggles, my journey to recovery, and resources I think are important. 

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When the days are long.
Today I brought my kids bowling. All 3 of them. I took a few pictures of them looking cute and they took...
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Finding a Glimmer
There’s been a lot of talk about “glimmers” recently… you know, those little moments throughout the day...
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Disney on a Dime
Seasonal depression hit hard and early this past winter. Typically it starts after Christmas, so I was...
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Postpartum Anxiety and Depression: The Burden of Feeling Like a Burden
This morning, I read about another mom of young children taking her own life. I sat for a half hour and...
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Postpartum Anxiety: My story
Let me preface this with a warning that this is an extremely vulnerable post.  I am choosing to...
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Managing Postpartum Anxiety & Depression: What NOT to say to new parents.
“Enjoy every moment.”   I cringe every time I hear someone say that to a new or expecting...
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Managing Postpartum Anxiety and Depression: How changing to an outdoor lifestyle improved my mental health.
In early 2022, I stumbled upon a Facebook group that both intrigued me and bewildered me. The 1000 hours...
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5 Ways the Healthcare System Fails New Moms
Before giving birth, I received zero information on postpartum depression and anxiety. I didn’t even...
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